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Junior Firefighter – The Junior Firefighter Program was created for the purpose of recruiting future firefighters, as well as giving the youth (ages 16 – 18) of the community a place to learn new skills. Training is held on Wednesday nights (6 pm- 10 pm). Juniors are permitted to participate in all aspects of the training as long as it does not put the Junior Firefighter into danger or violate PA Child Labor Laws. Junior Firefighters are always closely monitored by senior members of the department and report directly to “Junior Advisers” (Chief Albrewczynski, Lt. Sennett, Lt. Kalivoda).

Requirements –

  • 16 years of age to 18 years of age (once you turn 18, you will be moved to “probationary” status).
  • Must maintain a “C” average while in school (copies of report cards to be turned into the Junior Advisers).
  • Live within the West Lake response district or close proximity.
  • Interview with applicant AND a legal guardian.

Junior Firefighters are able to attend classes and obtain certifications for most classes. West Lake encourages junior firefighters to obtain the following certifications: Essentials of Firefighting (Mods 1-3) and Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Medical Responder.

 

***To obtain an online application, click the ‘recruitment’ tab.***

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Throw Back Thursday! Members battle a stubborn car fire! ... See MoreSee Less

Throw Back Thursday!  Members battle a stubborn car fire!Image attachment
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Throw Back Thursday! Engine 4 (483) and Rescue1, two similar KME Pumpers that served the department. Rescue 1 is still in use with the Smithton Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania and Engine 4 (483) sees action with the North Rose Fire Department in New York. ... See MoreSee Less

Throw Back Thursday!  Engine 4 (483) and Rescue1, two similar KME Pumpers that served the department.  Rescue 1 is still in use with the Smithton Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania and Engine 4 (483) sees action with the North Rose Fire Department in New York.Image attachment
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Darryl Tavernese and I were attempting to do something with a broken cabinet one day in the Chief’s office. “Got get me an axe off of Rescue 1” he told me. Though a similarly aged KME sat in the truck room, he meant Engine 503. Rescue 1 belonged to a different company during a different numbering era. But hey, Engine 503 is still running strong as well! It’s the first out Engine in Freehold NY.

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First Responders from all over the area attended Urban Flooding Training today thanks to White Cap Rescue. ... See MoreSee Less

First Responders from all over the area attended Urban Flooding Training today thanks to White Cap Rescue.
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2 weeks ago
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We are sad to hear of the passing of Paul Nelson, owner of Waldameer Park and Water World. Mr. Nelson was a great friend to the department, we would like to offer our condolences to his family in this difficult time. ... See MoreSee Less

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He was such a wonderful person!

RIP

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3762 West Lake Road
Erie, PA 16505

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